after you park that dodge a few times you will want a taco. I had a 2002 dodge ram the room was nice the power was good (4.7 not the 5.7) and the mpg wasnt as good as now. But the ease of parking the taco is great.

My 2500 has been bulit proof. Have almost 190K on it. The gas engine Dodges are piles-O- poop.

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I agree...

Even though I traded my '05 Dodge Ram 2500 QC SLT LB 4x4 Diesel for my '09 DC SB TRD 4x4, it was a bullet proof truck that would get 20+ mpg and was able to haul/tow anything under the sun... I towed 12,500lbs+ on a daily basis for the 4 years that I owned the truck...

Even though I traded my '05 Dodge Ram 2500 QC SLT LB 4x4 Diesel for my '09 DC SB TRD 4x4, it was a bullet proof truck that would get 20+ mpg and was able to haul/tow anything under the sun... I towed 12,500lbs+ on a daily basis for the 4 years that I owned the truck...

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LOL, I have the same truck, Almost. '04 2500 QC SLT LB 4x4 with the 6 speed manual. Tow a 14K 5th wheel and a toy hauler with it. Has averaged about 19 mpg since new.

LOL, I have the same truck, Almost. '04 2500 QC SLT LB 4x4 with the 6 speed manual. Tow a 14K 5th wheel and a toy hauler with it. Has averaged about 19 mpg since new.

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I miss it sometimes... The power and roominess of the cab and bed, BUT, the fit and finish quality of my Tacoma is hands-down light years ahead of my former Dodge Ram... Also, I actually use my Tacoma TRD 4x4 options, and my Tacoma has taken me places my Dodge would only dream of... I actually use my A-TRAC and my locker... I put 40 miles of 4Lo on my truck this past weekend alone...

I was a contractor for the past 15 years, but the recent economic situation has forced me to get my first "real" job... I work for Public Works as a Heavy Equipment Operator... I no longer had a use for such a large truck, so I finally bought a truck I "wanted" vs. "needed"

I miss it sometimes... The power and roominess of the cab and bed, BUT, the fit and finish quality of my Tacoma is hands-down light years ahead of my former Dodge Ram... Also, I actually use my Tacoma TRD 4x4 options, and my Tacoma has taken me places my Dodge would only dream of... I actually use my A-TRAC and my locker... I put 40 miles of 4Lo on my truck this past weekend alone...

I was a contractor for the past 15 years, but the recent economic situation has forced me to get my first "real" job... I work for Public Works as a Heavy Equipment Operator... I no longer had a use for such a large truck, so I finally bought a truck I "wanted" vs. "needed"

I absolutely love my Tacoma...

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Yeppo! I hear that. The Dodge is a "Mule", pretty much only used for work, and hauling. I have other 4x4;s to beat on off road. The Taco only has to take me thru some trails, and get my boat to the water.

Yeppo! I hear that. The Dodge is a "Mule", pretty much only used for work, and hauling. I have other 4x4;s to beat on off road. The Taco only has to take me thru some trails, and get my boat to the water.

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I WISH I could have both... =(

BUT,

In the past 2 years, I've gone from making $100,000+/year to ~$35,000/year... =(

The benefits are good, and for the first time in my life, I can leave my work at work...

Check the KBB on a 5-7 year old Dodge and the same on the Toyota.
I have the 4.0 auto DC short bed. I am getting about 17-18 mpg around town and about 20 when I throw in the highway. If I drive all highway I'm about 21 to 22 ish, but I drive like a old man, well I am an old man.

Check the KBB on a 5-7 year old Dodge and the same on the Toyota.
I have the 4.0 auto DC short bed. I am getting about 17-18 mpg around town and about 20 when I throw in the highway. If I drive all highway I'm about 21 to 22 ish, but I drive like a old man, well I am an old man.

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That's also one of the reasons that I bought mine... Oh, and the fact that I bought it for close to the price of a used '08...

Not sure if anyone said this yet but don't forget to account weight into the equation, If you're looking for speed then divide the weight/HP and weight/TQ for both trucks and you'll see which is going to be faster. (smaller number, the better!)
For example:
05 Expedition
~7100lbs. GVWR
365TQ
300HP
TQ/lb~19.45
HP/lb~23.67

09 Tacoma
~5350lbs. GVWR
236HP
266TQ
TQ/lb~20.11
HP/lb~22.67

Just looking at that you can easily tell that it would be pretty close of a race but the expedition would be barely ahead. If you do that with the Ram you'll see which would be faster in a straight line.

My vote still goes to the Taco. I mean come on...you're comparing it to a Dodge.